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Christopher T. Ray
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Earth, Air, Fire, Water Christopher T. Ray, 1972 - 1990 * plants, bird, sun * 5 metal sculptured gates. Apartment complex bounded by Front, Second, Spruce, and Delancey. * 39.944400,-75.144850 [map] * On the Society Hill tour. |
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Phoenix Tree Christopher T. Ray, 1975 * big abstract plant, partial person, bird * In the traffic circle of the Presbyterian Medical Center. North and East of 39th and Filbert. * 39.958550,-75.199000 [map] * On the Powelton tour. * See also: +Presbyterian Medical Center |
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The Seed Christopher T. Ray, 1976 * big seed * inscription: Source: Deuteronomy 8:7-8:11 "...for the Lord thy God bringeth thee into a good land..." The Seed symbolizes the generation of creative life in America, the Good Land which has made us welcome. In its roots exist the reminder of our origins and traditions. In the leaves are the elements of continuing growth. From the pod and its emerging flowr comes the promise of the future. * Entrance. Mikveh Israel. East Side of 5th Street, North of Market, along the walkway between 4th and 5th.. * 39.951175,-75.147550 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * See also: +Mikveh Israel |
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Estuary Gate Christopher T. Ray, 1979 * plants, turtle, birds, lizard * Gate. North end of Chestnut Park. South side of Ranstead, West of 17th. * 39.951900,-75.169000 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +Chestnut Park page from asla.org |
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Wissahickon Valley Gate Christopher T. Ray, 1979 * plants, owl, insect * Gate. South end of Chestnut Park. North side of Chestnut, West of 17th. * 39.951600,-75.169100 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +Chestnut Park page from asla.org |
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Fountain Christopher T. Ray, 1983 * abstract * Non-functioning. Visible through the fence. * Plaza. South side of Ascension Manor. North side of Poplar between 7th and Franklin. * 39.967850,-75.149200 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. |
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Tension/Compression Christopher T. Ray, 1983 * abstract * Wall. North side of South between 19th and 20th near both corners. * 39.944800,-75.174260 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. |